Smollett was accused in February of staging a hate crime assault on himself. Prosecutors ultimately dropped the case, although the case could be reopened in light of new body cam footage.

Fox debuted as Candace, Cookie Lyon's (Taraji P. Henson), sister, in Season 2 and has since appeared in Seasons 3, 4 and 5. Empire stars Henson, Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray and Trai Byers, and will premiere its final season Sept. 24.